Five Star Bar

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Inspections

1. Oct 31, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN, THE TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SINKS, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE ROLLING STORAGE RACK.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2. Feb 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE MUST BE ADDED TO THE DIGITAL MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED EGGS. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THIS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD (FLOUR ETC). MANAGER CORRECTED THIS DURING THE INSPECTION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING IN THE DISH AREA AND THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP SHELF ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     FOUND MEASURING CUP USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER STORED WITH HANDLE OUTSIDE OF SPICES DURING INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     FOUND SMALL CAST IRON SKILLETS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. MANAGER INVERTED DURING INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR UNISEX RESTROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND OPENING IN WALL BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND DISH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTENANCE.

4. Oct 6, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 21, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING STORED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CFM MANAGER ARRIVES WITH CFM CERTIFICATE AT 11:40 A.M PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 45F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORTY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

     FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CHICKEN. RAW CHICKEN MUST BE SEPERATED AND STORED UNDERNEATH READY TO EAT FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RAW CHICKEN AND STORE RAW CHICKEN UNDER ALL REASY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     FOUND TOMATO JUICE AND SUGAR STORED NEXT TO AND UNDER CHEMICAL SEWEAR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE TOXIC CHEMICALS ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS. ALSO INSRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE TOXIC CHEMICALS ON THE SAME SHELF AS TOXIC CHEMICALS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     FOUND GASKETS ON COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT BAR BROKEN IN DISREPAIR. ALSO NOTED GASKETS BROKEN ON TALL VERTICAL COOLER LOCATED AT PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID GASKETS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND CAULKING OF HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON HOT LINE FILLED WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CALKING AND RE-CAULK SAID AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND TALL VERTICAL COOLER LOCATED AT PIZZA STATION INSIDE DOOR FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND FRYER WHEELS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND FLOOR TILE BROKEN UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED NEXT TO FILTERS BURNED AND FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.